We are based out of but independent of the the Shirley Gate Road Mosque (IcnvT.com) in Fairfax VA.
We pray for the success of this initiative and we pray that we be guided to stay on the right path as we undertake it
We (Admins) are working to make this formula and concept easier, safer and better than the available options (online dating websites, random meetings, limited circle of family introductions, and more.) and as such it is a “work in progress” formula
We have adopted a model that emphasized regular in person participation from the registrants.
WE PROVIDE A VENUE AND PLATFORM FOR YOU TO REGULARY ATTEND AND MEET OTHERS
STEPS
- SN “candidates” are required to register online in order to be informed of private upcoming events and to be included in the below process.
- Once registered, candidates persons are required to to get to know the admins for an initial interview, id verification and for developing first name familiarity.
- Admins will also try to meet, interview and get to know each person who has registered in order to get to know them and their family but the onus is on the candidate to make this effort work.
- Admins will then also try to arrange for regular private and or open icebreaker house events for registered AND known candidates with FULLY completed (including pic and ALL requested info) profiles.
- These events require candidate volunteers to help organize and include potlucks, brunches, discussions, hiking, “lets complete a puzzle”, “lets meet as volunteers” at a community service event or similar.
- Open events are arranged through www.SalaamNikah.com website
- Registered candidates get access to the Whatsapp announcements group
- Candidates are encouraged/required to to attend as many private and open “Meet and Greet” events, weekly discussions, volunteer activities, etc. as possible. .These events will be both masjid based and non masjid based.
- These small size group events help create a neutral platform setting where attendees have a chance to get to know each other on a regular basis without the pressure of a “one on one” meeting or meeting only for a few minutes in a large group setting.
- Candidates will ONLY benefit if they attend as many events as possible and get to know admins and other as we believe and ask candidates to realize that “match finding” requires a significant investment of their own time in such activities.(Admins can only provide a regular healthy neutral platform for candidates and their families to attend events and get to know others BUT the hard work will have to be done by SN candidates themselves by mingling and attending such events often.)
- An important benefit of the meet and greet MINGLING formulae is that it allows you to meet others who may not be a “fit” but who mostly likely to have friends who may be a fit whom you need to get to meet and know.
- Successful candidates are expected to honor the “Pledge” amount we refer to on the website and through the registration process
Please note that if you use this service you agree that we are not responsible for your interactions with a possible matches.
We do not conduct background checks etc.
We encourage Parental participation especially to arrange catering, outings, etc. and to ensure transparency and to keep us in check.
We encourage Muslims at all levels of practice, observance and religiosity to benefit by using this platform as they will be matched by the preference they indicate for themselves and their prospective partners
L’G – L’ji – LaherJi
(FYI: LG also conducts the weekly Gisla (www.Gisla.org) program at Shirley Gate and is available in person most Fridays during Jumma and most Sunday mornings)